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flag BC tribunal orders former trustee $750K for anti-LGBTQ+ remarks on school curriculum, sparking free speech debate.

flag In February 2026, Canada’s British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal ordered former school board trustee Barry Neufeld to pay $750,000 for criticizing a school curriculum that included gender identity education, calling it a “social construct” and opposing gender transition for children. flag The ruling, based on comments made starting in 2017, found his statements caused harm to LGBTQ school staff, with funds to be distributed among affected employees. flag Neufeld, who cited religious beliefs, has appealed, arguing the decision infringes on free expression. flag The case has sparked national debate over the balance between anti-discrimination protections and free speech, particularly regarding gender identity in public education.

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